Meet the maker
Coco Caravan
About Coco Caravan
Coco Caravan was first established in 2012, when Jacques Cöp started experimenting with craft chocolate in the comfort of his own home. The name itself was inspired by the ingredients they use and the places they’ve been – ‘Coco’ is a nod to the combination of cocoa and the coconut they use in each of their bars, and ‘Caravan’ represents the journey Jacques and his family have been on, and the many places they’ve had the privilege to visit around the world. Today, Coco Caravan has a team of five dedicated employees, and pride themselves on producing high-quality chocolate which is dairy-free, gluten-free, organic, and uses unrefined and low fructose sweeteners.
How they became makers…
Jacques grew up on a farm in the Netherlands, which lead him to a university degree in Ecology and a career in the field – but in 2012, Jacques became inspired by the world of chocolate, and decided to start making bonbons and truffles to sell at markets in Australia. Jacques and his family moved to the UK in 2013, where Coco Caravan was founded – initially, Jacques made bars using only cacao butter and powder combined with liquid coconut nectar. But in 2015, Jacques decided he wanted to learn more about the origins of the cacao he was using, and started experimenting with small batches of bean-to-bar chocolate. Today, him and his partner Patricia produce chocolate bars, hot chocolate, and vegan chocolate ice cream from over 15 origins around the world.
Coco Caravan’s Sourcing
At the heart of Coco Caravan lies a deep respect for the farming, the farmers, and the environment. Growing up in a farming community has taught Jacques and his family the importance of sustainability, connections, and longevity – so when sourcing their cacao, Coco Caravan adhere to three principles: environmental impact, social impact, and quality. The company is also committed to working with indigenous communities and supporting their independence. In light of this, Coco Caravan carefully select their cacao brokers and producers based on their environmental and ethical credentials, and work closely with them to make ongoing improvements. Currently, Jacques and his team are working with bean brokers such as Silva Cacao, Uncommon Cacao and Cacao Latitudes.
Want to explore more makers of the world's best craft chocolate? Just start typing their name (or any letter) into the search box to discover them.
20° Nord 20° Sud
9th & Larkin
Åkesson’s
Amaro
Amedei
AMMA
Ara
Askinosie
Auro Chocolate
AWKI
Aztec Gold
Baianí
Bare Bones
Bean & Goose
BeanCraft
Belmont Estate
Belvie
BOHO Chocolate
Bonnat
Bullion
Butterfly
Cacaoken
Cacaosuyo
Carambole
Casa Cacao
Castronovo
Chapon
Chequessett Chocolate
Choco Del Sol
Chococard
Chocokoo
Chocolarder
Chocolat Madagascar
Chocolate Tree
Chocolatemakers
Chocolaterie A. Morin
Chocolaterie Robert
ChocoMe Atelier
Claudio Corallo
Cocama
Cocoa Retreat
Conexion
Contour Chocolate
Cuna de Piedra
Damson
Dandelion Chocolate
DesBarres
Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate
Diogo Vaz
Doble & Bignall
Domori
Dormouse Chocolates
Duffy’s Chocolate
Encuentro
Endorfin
ENRICHD
Erithaj Chocolat
Ethereal
Feitoria do Cacao
Firetree
Fjåk
Forever Cacao
Fossa
Foundry Chocolate
Franceschi
French Broad Chocolates
Fresco Chocolate
Friis Holm
Fruition
Fu Wan Chocolate
Georgia Ramon
Goodnow Farms Chocolate
Grenada Chocolate Company
Hasnaâ La Feverie
Heinde & Verre
Herencia Esmeraldas
Herufek
Höganäs
Hogarth
Hoja Verde
Idilio Origins
Innato
Islands Chocolate
Ivee Promenade
JK Fine Chocolates
Jordi’s Chocolate
Junglegold Bali
Kankel
Karuna
Krak Chocolade
Krakakoa
La Naya
Land
Lapa-Lapa
Latitude
Levy
LIM
Lucocoa
Luisa Abram
Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates
Lumineux
Lyra
Madécasse
Malagos Chocolate
Manoa
Manufaktura Czekolady
Marana
Marou
Mast Brothers
Maüa
Mellow
Menakao
Mestico
Metiisto
MIA
Michel Cluizel
Mike & Becky
Milz Chocolat
Minka
Mirzam
Misina Cokolada
MOKA
Montecristi
Mucho
Nadalina
Naive
NearyNogs
ÓBOLO
Ocelot
Oialla
Omnom
Original Beans
Pacari
Pacha de Cacao
Palette de Bine
Parliament
Pitch Dark
Plaq
Pralus
PRIDI Cacaofevier
Puchero
Pump Street Chocolate
Pure Imagination
Qantu
Raaka
Radek’s Chocolate
Raphio Chocolate
Reine Astrid
Rio Nuevo
Ritual Chocolate
Rococo
Rózsavölgyi Csokoládé
Ruket
Seaforth Chocolate Co.
Shattell
Sirene
Sisters A. Chocolate
Soklet
Solkiki
Solomons Gold
Solstice
Soma
SPAGnVOLA
Standout Chocolate
Storm & Bille
Stranger
Svenska Kakaobolaget
Table
Taucherli
Taza Chocolate
TBROS
TCHO
The Careless Collection
The Smooth Chocolator
Theobroma Cacao
Tibito
Tobago Cocoa
Tosier
Undone Chocolate
Utopick
Vinte Vinte
Willie’s Cacao
Zotter
